The Successor of the Family
Mother

"Why are you here?" ask a 13-year-old boy, who is none other than Alan.

"Yes, what else if you don't meet and go with Alan. Alan is your biological child, which can be far from you" said Nadia with a smile.

Nadia did not go to the bathroom, but went through an exit next to the hospital. He wanted to catch up with his youngest child for fear of something happening to him. Although he also loves his three children, but Alan who incidentally his biological children should be prioritized.

It turns out that while walking through several small alleys and village areas, he met with Alan who was hiding. The boy hid from Andre, Papa Reza, and his three friends. In a small park near the village area the two meet. Luckily there is no big road so it is impossible to pass by Andre and the others.

"Mother wasn't told to bring Alan back, was it? Ah... But they want Alan back. Especially her husband's mother," said Alan who seemed ogah to mention his father.

"No. This mother looking for you really want to go with you. Let's find happiness together... If you don't want you, but the mother who is your biological mother will prefer you." said Nadia with a smile.

Alan who heard what was said by his mother immediately saw Nadia's eyes. Looks warm, soothing, shady, and reassuring. But there is also a radiance as if pitying the fate of Alan.

"Mother went back to the hospital. Brother, Anara, and Abel need a mother." said Alan with a sigh resigned.

"Don't Alan need a mother?" nadia asked with teary eyes.

"Alan was used to it himself. The presence or absence of the mother and others, Alan can still survive" Alan replied softly.

Nadia was speechless no more. Nadia immediately pulled Alan into her arms. This is all his fault for not caring too much about the intensity of this youngest child. He should have given more affection to Alan.

Hix... Hix... Hix...

In Nadia's arms, Alan sobbed. This made Nadia cry as well. Both of them vented the tightness and sadness in his heart through the cry as well as the embrace. They must be able to strengthen each other so that later they can decide the right decision.

"Mother, Alan needs a mother. Alan lied if he didn't need a mother. But at this time my brother needs more mother," said Alan who rebelled in Nadia's arms.

Nadia shook her head in disapproval of Alan's words. Arnold needs him in his critical condition. But Arnold was accompanied by many people, while Alan was alone. Of course Nadia will focus more on Alan than Arnold. Living in the outside world alone without a companion or adult.

"You can be selfish, son. It also matters your life and yourself compared to others. Arnold and your two brothers do need a mother, but you need one too. So let's start living together. We go through whatever happens in front of him together. Do you want to live together with your mother? Mother is not a rich person like your father, but you will try your best" said Nadia while looking into Alan's eyes.

Both of them were wet with tears. Even Alan was as excited as he heard Nadia's words. Alan nodded his head. Alan agreed to Nadia's desire to live together in simplicity. Alan is also not a more laid-back and prestige of simple life.

Precisely living a simple and happy life with his mother is much more fun, he said. Nadia pulls Alan to her feet then they walk in search of a place to stay for a while. At least they should have a temporary hiding place.

"Mother, Alan still has savings from pocket money that you love. We'd better get out of town anyway? If it's here, surely others can still find us." asked Alan to the mother who seemed to have exhausted walking.

"But did you bring the money, Alan? Mother's wallet just forgot not to laugh. There is also an ATM owned by the mother when she was still not married and the money for living from your papa," asked Nadia with a sorry look.

The carelessness of Nadia, the wallet she usually always carries is left at home. The one in her bag now only has a cell phone. The plan is to sell the phone for a temporary living.

"Bring, mother. It's at the ATM" Alan replied innocently.

"When did you have an ATM? It's not you if the tube is wearing the chicken piggy bank" asked Nadia with a little confusion.

"The mother never looked at Alan. This is helped by brother Arnold making an account and ATM. The money in the chicken piggy bank, it's all been put in there" Alan said.

Alan's answer made Nadia feel shocked and guilty to her own child. He seemed to know nothing about his youngest son. What Nadia saw all this time was Alan who always got love letters from school.

"Pardon mother," said Nadia softly.

"No papa, mother. That's over, Alan has no problem. Let's live a new life, mother.." he exclaimed trying to melt the atmosphere.

Besides, Alan didn't mean to insinuate his mother. Alan held his mother's hand and walked to the nearest ATM. Luckily, there is a supermarket with an ATM inside.

"Mother, wait a minute. Alan wants to get some money first. Take it easy, Alan's money is plenty. We can buy a plane also using this ATM," asloh Alan with his arrogant style.

"There are, son. Where can buy a plane using a student-only ATM like that," muttered Nadia while shaking her head at the behavior of her son.

Nadia sits near the entrance of the supermarket. He wants to see the surrounding area while watching if anyone follows. The environment here is quite quiet, especially at these hours there are still many who work.

Before long, Alan came out of the supermarket and handed a wad of money to the mother. Nadia scrunched her forehead in wonder with the money given by her son. The ATM used by Alan must have a limit and can only be for withdrawals below 20 million. The one in his hand exceeded that amount.

"Where did you get this much money from Alan? Kan ATM you may not be able to get out that much money in withdrawal," asked Nadia who was even afraid of herself.

"Alan has a lot of money. It was done inside," said Alan who was joking.

Not caring about the mother's confusion, Alan pulled Nadia's hand to leave immediately. Even Nadia was not allowed to ask anything about the money. Nadia even horrified herself when holding the money in her hand.